Simple Green · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Simple Green Original - 24 oz Spray Bottle - Simple Green - Qty of 6
Liquid cleaner with no known PFAS vectors.
Simple Green Original is a water-based biodegradable cleaner without known PFAS-risk ingredients like Teflon-family coating or water-repellent coating coatings. Product formulation presents minimal inherent risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Aqueous cleaning concentrate, surfactants, water
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Simple Green Original - 24 oz Spray is made of, ingredients and materials
Simple Green Original is a water-based concentrate formulated with surfactants, alkaline salts, and chelating agents designed to break down grease and grime without harsh solvents. The aqueous base means it lacks volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that create inhalation hazards typical of petroleum-distillate cleaners. The surfactant package is biodegradable and mild enough for many household surfaces, though the concentrate itself is caustic before dilution and requires proper handling.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Caustic alkalinity (undiluted concentrate)
Simple Green Original concentrate is alkaline and can cause skin and eye irritation if used undiluted or splashed. Proper dilution and label adherence eliminate this risk under normal use.
Inhalation irritation from spray application
Spray bottles aerosolize surfactant particles; inhalation in poorly ventilated spaces may cause minor throat or respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals, though not a systemic toxin.
Spray bottle plastic degradation
HDPE/polypropylene spray bottle housings can degrade if repeatedly exposed to concentrate residue or filled with hot water, potentially leaching into product over time; replace bottles showing cloudiness or brittleness.
Surfactant residue on food contact surfaces
If not rinsed thoroughly from dishes or cutting boards, surfactant residue may remain and pose mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested; rinse all food-contact surfaces with clean water after cleaning.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No recalls or disclosed contamination of Simple Green Original with lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals have been reported. Standard manufacturing quality control for this product line is assumed.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Simple Green has operated since 1975 with no major product safety recalls or regulatory enforcement actions on record for the Original formula. The company does not prominently disclose detailed ingredient breakdowns beyond 'surfactants' and 'chelating agents,' which is typical for the cleaning product industry but limits independent verification. The brand has maintained stable market presence and is carried by major retailers, suggesting consistent regulatory compliance over decades.
How it compares in its category
Aqueous cleaners like Simple Green Original sit at the lower end of chemical hazard compared to solvent-based degreasers (which contain d-limonene, mineral spirits, or chlorinated compounds). They have lower concern for indoor use and skin contact than concentrate-formulated oven cleaners or drain openers. However, they are stronger than soap-and-water alternatives and still require dilution and ventilation per label instructions.
If you buy it
Always dilute concentrate per label directions; undiluted spray can irritate skin and eyes. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in small spaces. Store upright in a cool location away from children and pets, as ingestion of undiluted concentrate poses caustic hazard. Spray bottles should be replaced if triggers crack or seals degrade, as concentrate leakage is a contact and inhalation risk.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Simple Green has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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